1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 9 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Park Avenue | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
